HHS OCR report ยท 2012
Duke University Health System data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Duke University Health System
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- North Carolina
- Individuals affected
- 591
- Submission date
- May 18, 2012
- Type of breach
- Unauthorized Access/Disclosure
- Location of breached information
- Other
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
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Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Other reports by Duke University Health System
| Covered entity | State | Entity type | Individuals | Submitted | Type of breach | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Health System | NC | Healthcare Provider | 10,993 | Aug 29, 2014 | Theft | Archive (closed) |
| Duke University Health System | NC | Healthcare Provider | 1,370 | Mar 23, 2012 | Unauthorized Access/Disclosure | Archive (closed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Duke University Health System data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 591 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on May 18, 2012.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Unauthorized Access/Disclosure, with the breached information located in: Other.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Duke University Health System legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Duke University Health System.